Grizzly H8067 owner manual Tuning, To check the string height at the 12th fret

Mandolin	8th		String:		String Nut
Body
	1	⁄64"–		⁄32"
			1

1st String: 1 ⁄64" 1st Fret

Figure 31. Correct 1st fret string heights.

To check the string height at the 12th fret:

1.Measure the string height at the 12th fret (Figure 32). The first string measurement

should be				/32-	/64"; the 8th string should be
	/64"-	/64".	3	7
7	9
	Mandolin				8th	String:
		Body
					⁄64"–		9	⁄64"
					7

	1st String:		⁄32"- ⁄64"
12th Fret		3	7
Figure 32. Correct 12th fret string heights.
—If the string height is correct, then continue
to the next sub-section.
—If the string height is incorrect at the 12th
fret, the bridge slots must be deeper or
shallower.

Tuning

Correct tuning is the most important aspect of performance for a mandolin. If the mandolin is not in tune with itself, or with other instruments in an ensemble, the resulting music will not please the ear. The standard mandolin tuning notes are shown in Figure 33.

G		4
A D	3	2
E	1

Figure 33. Standard tuning notes.

Important issues to consider when tuning a mandolin:

•Get into the habit of tuning the mandolin every time you play it.

•Always tune the strings “up.” The final tuned tension of each string should be reached by tightening the string, not by loosening it. If the string is tensioned too far, release the tension and tune “up” again.

•The easiest way to tune a mandolin is using an electronic tuner such as the Grizzly H3097 Chromatic Tuner shown on Page 19.

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